Lamb's Ears | 50 Seeds Medicinal Herb Non Gmo Stachys Byzantina Lanata

Lamb's Ears | 50 Seeds Medicinal Herb Non Gmo Stachys Byzantina Lanata
Brand: Etsy - VivaLaSeeds
Color: Grey
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50 Lamb’s Ears seeds A favorite for growing with kids, the lamb’s ear plant (Stachys byzantina) is sure to please in nearly any garden setting. This easy-care perennial has velvety soft, wooly evergreen leaves that are silver to gray-green in color. The foliage is also similar in shape to that of a real lamb’s ears, hence its name. If left to bloom in summer, lamb’s ear will produce spikes of pink to purple colored flowers too. in addition to enjoying its attractive, fuzzy foliage, the leaves can be used as a band-aid of sorts for healing wounds & in helping painful bee stings. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS Grow this hardy perennial flower in full sun to partial shade & in well-drained soil. It is a reliable performer that needs little care. Lamb’s Ear uses include edging the border of the garden or as a general ground cover. It is a ready self-seeder, & also spreads by roots making it ideal for ground cover. Sow Lamb’s Ear seeds in late winter, 8 - 10 weeks before last frost. Use starter trays & quality starter soil. Press Lamb’s Ear seeds into the soil but do not cover. Keep the flower seeds continuously moist until germination. Transplant Lamb’s Ear seedlings outdoors in spring. At the time of transplanting, pinch back to encourage compact growth. Space Lamb’s Ear plants 16 inches a part. Perennial Soil: Moist, well-driained Soil pH: 5.8 - 7.2 Seed Depth: Surface sow, press into soil, but don’t cover. Seeds per Plant: 3-4 Water: Keep moist until germination Light: Required for germination SHIPPING We try to get all orders out the day of purchase, but processing time can run 1-3 days depending on volume. All orders are shipped USPS First Class with Tracking. Lamb’s Ears | 50 Seeds Medicinal Herb Non Gmo Stachys Byzantina Lanata